By Staff
Amazon has closed its Amazon Fresh grocery store in Federal Way, Washington, affecting 125 employees. The store, located at The Commons mall, closed on Sunday, June 22, 2025 after about three years of operation.
Amazon stated that the closure is due to an assessment of their offering, with some locations performing better than others.
Customers in the area can still access groceries through Amazon’s online options with same-day delivery, according to an Amazon spokesperson.
The closure of the Federal Way store is part of a larger trend of Amazon refining its physical store strategy. The company has recently closed other locations, including a Whole Foods Market in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Amazon has been experimenting with different store formats, including Amazon Fresh grocery stores and Amazon Go convenience stores, and is now focusing on refining its portfolio based on customer preferences and performance.
The Federal Way store was previously a Sears location and was renovated by Amazon before opening in 2022. Ironically, the closure comes after Amazon recently updated the store with Dash Carts Employees affected by the closure have been offered the opportunity to transfer to other Amazon Fresh locations.
Amazon operates three other Fresh grocery stores in Washington, including two in Seattle and one in Bellevue.
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